The Flame: Poems, Notebooks, Lyrics, Drawings

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**“If you felt Leonard Cohen’s death in 2016 as a personal assault, this book is a posthumous balm . . . reach for this the next time you need inspiration.” —Chloe Schama,* ** **Vogue*** Dive into *The Flame* , a profound exploration of the celebrated poet and musician, Leonard Cohen. This final work, hailed as a top read by *Vogue* , *Time* , and *The Washington Post* , offers a rich blend of his life’s work, sure to ignite the imagination of Cohen’s enduring fans and newcomers alike. With his works spanning generations and continents, Cohen is a remarkable figure who continues to captivate audiences—his ground trodden upon by “very, very few” (Bono). *The Flame* provides a deeply personal view of Cohen, weaving a vivid tapestry of poems, diary excerpts, lyrics, and intimate hand-drawn self-portraits. This trailblazing collection presents a multi-faceted view of a life lived passionately. “This volume contains my father’s final efforts as a poet,” writes Cohen’s son, Adam Cohen, in his foreword. “It was what he was staying alive to do, his sole breathing purpose at the end.” Whether you’re a lyricist, musician, or a Cohen devotee, *The Flame* is a glowing tribute to Leonard Cohen that’s sure to inspire and captivate. **“Cohen’s final volume shows his poetic soul. If you know the man only because of ‘Hallelujah’ or ‘Suzanne,’ pick up* ** **The Flame*** **and warm yourself within its pages.” —Bethanne Patrick,* ** **The Washington Post*** **“Cohen was a poet before he was a musician, and with this posthumous collection his career completes its circle.” —* ** **Financial Times*** **(Best Books of 2018)** **“Poignant and brave, lit up with flashes of anger, this is a luminous collection and classic Cohen.” —* ** **Booklist*** **(starred review)**